STATEMENT

Fair Work Act 2009
s.156—4 yearly review of modern awards

4 yearly review of modern awards—plain language re-drafting—current matters
(AM2016/15)

4 yearly review of modern awards – plain language re-drafting – current matters

1. Introduction

[1] This Statement relates to the matters currently being dealt with by the Plain Language Full Bench, as set out in the Statement issued on 28 February 2019 1 (February statement).

[2] At a conference held on 29 April 2019 to discuss the plain language light-touch process I said that the Commission would publish a summary of submissions received in relation to the range of matters that were identified as being outstanding in the February statement. 2

[3] The summary of submissions will be published with this statement.

[4] Any comments in relation to the accuracy of the summary of submissions should be filed by 4 pm on Monday 20 May 2019 to amod@fwc.gov.au.

[5] The Plain Language Full Bench will determine these matters on the papers, absent a request for an oral hearing filed by 4 pm on Monday 20 May 2019.

PRESIDENT

Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer

PR708209

 1   [2019] FWCFB 1255

 2   Conference transcript, 29 April 2019, PN68